Detergents for washing products made of membrane fabric. How to wash membrane clothes. Here are a few of them

Membrane fabrics are increasingly being used for tailoring sports and children's clothing, jackets and trousers for tourists. They have unique properties, which is the reason for their popularity, but they are quite picky in their care. If you choose the wrong detergent for washing membrane clothes, the material will lose its properties. Given that the cost of such things is quite high, it makes sense to approach the choice with all responsibility.

The main difference between the membrane fabric, which is used for sewing ski suits, sports jackets and pants, is that inside it there is a special layer in the form of a grid. It has small pores. On both sides, the mesh is covered with special compounds. Wear-resistant material is used for the top layer of the fabric.

The combination of unique solutions and the presence of a special layer determine the properties of the membrane:

• has excellent water-repellent properties;
• able to "breathe", that is, it has vapor permeability;
• does not let the wind through;
• differs in good heat-insulating characteristics, keeps heat in any bad weather.

In order not to spoil things from the membrane, you need to abandon such means:

• containing chlorine, as it destroys the water-repellent properties of the material;
• containing enzymes that are capable of destroying the protective layer of the membrane, since they "take" it for dirt;
• with oxygen bleach or other aggressive substances that can adversely affect the water-repellent, heat-insulating and vapor-permeable characteristics;
• with large abrasive particles, as they easily get stuck in the pores of the inner layer.

For this reason, you cannot use:

• ordinary powder for hand or machine washing;
• universal liquid or washing gel (with the exception of products that indicate that they can be used for membrane fabrics);
• liquid soap or shampoo;
• liquid or gel for washing delicate items.

It is strictly forbidden to use any bleaches and stain removers, as they will inevitably lead to the destruction of the inner porous layer and protection. In this regard, the membrane can be washed only with means intended for this.

Note! Conditioners and rinses will also have to be abandoned, as their components penetrate into the pores and prevent the passage of air.

Proper care of things from the membrane - video:

Overview of detergents for membrane fabrics

There is a huge selection of special products designed for washing the membrane on the market. Very popular are:

• Tech Wash Nikwax is a special liquid that is able to maintain the water-repellent properties of the material. Can also be used for nylon and other fabrics, tarpaulins. Its main feature is that it contains a special impregnation in the composition, which preserves the properties of the membrane. Since it is sold in a concentrated form, it does an excellent job of removing even difficult stains.
  
• Perwoll Sport Active is a liquid product that can be applied to the membrane without the risk of damaging it. They can wash a jacket or overalls, thermal underwear or sports shoes. As in the previous tool, it additionally contains an impregnation for a layer that repels water. Many housewives choose this liquid, because after washing with it, things smell pleasant, and the aroma lasts for a long time.
  
• Domal "Sport Fein Fashion" is a product from a German manufacturer that perfectly copes with pollution of a different nature. Differs in universality as it is suitable both for washing by hands, and for the machine.
• Denkmit Fresh Sensation is an inexpensive gel that removes various impurities well without harming the fabric. Its only significant drawback is that it does not contain impregnation. To make clothes last longer, you will have to buy them separately. In addition, it will take time for additional processing.
• Textile Wash Plus Woly is a detergent designed to care for membrane fabrics. Its special formula cannot damage the membrane if used properly. Handles dirt and other contaminants well.
  

You can also purchase other washing liquid, as long as the packaging indicates that it can be used for membrane clothing.

Affordable Alternative

If the store failed to find a suitable product, you can wash clothes with laundry soap. It may seem strange, but it contains natural ingredients that are well washed out and do not get stuck in the pores, do not harm the inner and outer layers.

Please note the following guidelines when using this option:

1. Buy regular laundry soap that is free of bleach, fragrance, dyes, and other chemicals. Good soap for children's things.
2. For washing, make a soapy solution or lightly lather the item in the most soiled places.
3. Use soap for hand washing only.

How to remove oil stain?

Special products remove various contaminants well from membrane tissues, but greasy stains are sometimes difficult to remove. If you notice that a trace of grease has appeared on your clothes, use a dishwashing detergent:

1. Apply a small amount of liquid or gel to a soft, damp cloth.
2. Gently wipe off the grease stain with it.
3. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
4. If heavily soiled, additionally wash the entire item by hand or in a washing machine.

Do not use stain removers, regardless of their composition.

Basic rules for washing and drying

If you decide to wash pants, a jacket or other membrane clothing, it is important to follow simple rules. You can wash things by hand or in a machine. The following tips will help you save your item:

If you decide to send clothes from the membrane to the machine, select the "Hand Wash" mode or another delicate program. If necessary, set the temperature so that it does not exceed 30 degrees. Turn off the spin. Do not dry the membrane in the washer.

What impregnations to use for the membrane - video:

Choose the right detergent for hand or machine washing of membrane clothing to extend its life and retain the unique properties that give comfort in any weather.

Experienced housewives, as well as athletes, are well aware that membrane clothing is extremely demanding in care. It is strictly not recommended to wash it with the usual powders. But what then detergents should be chosen? In fact, there are several really good compositions for washing things made of membrane fabric, which not only return them to cleanliness, but also retain their functionality as much as possible.

Tool #1. Washbalsam - for clothes and shoes made of membrane

A very good detergent for a washing membrane is Washbalsam, released under the Nordland trademark.

The product is considered quite effective because it easily copes with dust and dirt particles on the surface:

• sports membrane suits;
• thermal underwear;
• shoes;
• things from a membrane with impregnation;
• outerwear, including those filled with down.

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Tool number 2. Salton Sport is a good washing shampoo for the membrane

Salton Sport by Upeco is another popular laundry detergent for membrane fabrics. The product is available in the format of a washing shampoo.

This substance with a complex composition does not cause difficulties in use and does its job perfectly.

Tool number 3. Unicum - universal "soldier"

Unicum is a product released by the company of the same name. This composition is produced in the form of a gel.

Its attraction lies in the fact that the detergent can be used for activator type washing machines and for hand washing.

Tool number 4. Spezial Wacche is the perfect composition

Another membrane wash that works well is called Spezial Wacche. It is produced by HEITMANN.

The attractiveness of this product lies in the fact that lanolin is present in its complex composition.

The peculiarity of this component is that it not only contributes to the most effective cleaning of clothes, but also:

• protects pores from clogging with dirt particles;
• does not expand them;
• repels dust further.

Tool number 5. Denkmit Fresh Sensation: for washing and water repellency

Many housewives appreciated the Denkmit Fresh Sensation detergent composition. It is available in gel form.

The product is attractive in that it copes well with dirt on the membrane fabric and removes unpleasant odors.

A particular advantage of such a washing liquid is to make things water-repellent.

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Tool number 6. Domal - German quality + economy

The product of the German manufacturer does an excellent job of removing contaminants of various origins without changing the properties of the material itself. Mistresses also appreciated the cost-effectiveness of this tool.

These are some of the best detergents for washing membrane clothes, but manufacturers are constantly releasing new formulations that are suitable for caring for these modern clothes.

When purchasing expensive outerwear, we hope that its service life will fully justify the money spent. However, there are a number of objective circumstances that make adjustments to these plans. For example, various kinds of pollution. And if the jacket, overalls are made of membrane fabric, then it seems to be just right to throw the thing away - after all, many people think that it is impossible to wash membrane clothes. It's time to dispel the myths.

Understanding terms

Membrane fabric is a combination of a base material (usually made of a synthetic fiber, such as 100% polyester) and the membrane itself. The latter is the thinnest film, the thickness of which is tenths or hundredths of a millimeter.

The main function of the membrane fabric is to keep moisture out

The peculiarity of the membrane is that it has microscopic pores that allow moisture to pass through on the one hand and retain it to almost zero permeability on the other.

This is interesting. One of the manufacturers of membrane fabric, the American company Gore-TeX, creates a high-strength material from Teflon, having 1.5 billion pores per 1 square centimeter.

The film is pressed to the base, that is, “welded”. Due to its structure, the resulting fabric removes sweat to the outside, which means it allows the skin to breathe. Due to the design features, the membrane fabric with high performance is light in weight and very durable. According to this criterion, the following types of material are distinguished:

• two-layer (the membrane is fixed from the inside of the base);
• three-layer (outer fabric, membrane, mesh from the inside);
• 2.5-layer (membrane from the inside, but a protective coating is still sprayed on it).

The structure of the membrane can also differ, so tissues are

• non-porous (the structure of the material resembles a sponge - micro-holes have a sinuous shape in which moisture condenses);
• pore (moisture molecules seep from the inside, but the drops do not fit);
• combined (the most expensive and high-tech, since a film with pores is laid inside, and outside without pores).

Membrane fabric is a high-tech material that can withstand any adverse weather conditions.

Purpose of membrane clothing

The complex production technology of the material is explained by the purpose of clothing. Similar things are recommended for activities involving high physical activity:

• tourism;
• mountaineering;
• travel, etc.

Membrane things are convenient for both adults and children

However, fabrics with a welded film have a number of disadvantages:

• clothes for membrane things should be made of fleece, polartec (for example, thermal underwear);
• fabrics with a membrane are relatively short-lived;
• such a wardrobe needs special care;
• high price.

What to consider when cleaning

Until recently, it was believed that membrane fabrics cannot be washed. However, modern production technologies refute this assertion. Moreover, such things simply need to be cleaned. But at the same time, take into account some limitations.

1. Ordinary washing powder clogs the pores of the membrane with its crystals, due to which it loses its main quality - air exchange.
2. Chlorine-containing laundry detergents spoil the membrane, it ceases to reject water, it becomes wet.
3. Rinsers and conditioners reduce the water-repellent properties of the fabric.
4. Water temperatures above 40 degrees will glue the pores, and also give the fabric a gray-brown tint, since the film will simply weld. For the same reason, things should not be ironed or dried on a radiator.
5. Spinning causes irreparable damage to the fibers of the fabric, they stretch and break.
6. It is impossible to dry things from membrane fabric in the sun or in the wind. Ultraviolet will leave whitish spots on the fabric, which will make the restoration of the material impossible.

How to wash

The right laundry detergent will not only get rid of dirt, but also will not have a negative effect on the fabric.

Table. Detergents for membrane fabric

This is interesting. Regardless of the product chosen, after 20 hand or machine washing, membrane fabrics lose up to 20% of their thickness.

As a rule, manufacturers of membrane fabric produce care products, including those for washing clothes.

How to wash membrane clothes

In order not to damage the fragile membrane, a number of recommendations must be followed.

1. Turn things inside out before cleaning.
2. We take out the contents of the pockets.
3. Fasten all zippers and buttons.

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When choosing this type of membrane clothing cleaning, remember that even a stubborn stain cannot be rubbed strongly - the film may be damaged.

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In the washing machine

Membrane things love space, that is, you should not load several wardrobe items into the drum at once. If the thing is overall (for example, overalls), then it should be washed separately from others.

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How to dry

It depends on the correct drying whether the clothes will be able to perform their function 100% in the future. So the final drying step is very important.

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And if you don't wash

Fresh, non-greasy stains can be removed without washing. To do this, the contamination is cleaned with a brush or cloth. At the same time, the dirt is shaken off, not rubbed. And you can also slightly moisten the stain and wash it. These cleaning methods are especially relevant for children's things. But oil stains cannot be removed without washing. This requires pre-treatment of the greasy trace. To do this, you can use the following tools:

Features of care

The life of any thing depends on how well it is stored. This rule also applies to clothes made of membrane fabric.

Membrane items have become very popular. They are practical, durable and very comfortable to wear. High-tech fabric perfectly passes air, allowing the body to breathe, we are able to remove moisture from the body, while not letting it through from the outside. Therefore, in wet or snowy weather, membrane clothing is indispensable. Many have already experienced its convenience. Today, membrane clothing is no longer a rarity. It began to be produced not only by foreign, but also by Russian manufacturers.

However, washing it is still difficult. Unlike clothes, special detergents for washing membrane clothes are not sold everywhere. And the farther from the capital - the harder it is to find it. In the article we will tell you how to care for the membrane, what laundry detergents exist, and what conventional means can be used instead of specific ones.

What is a membrane?

Main peculiarity membranes - it is not a tissue. This is a special film with special properties. A feature of the membrane is the different throughput in different directions. So, it perfectly removes moisture and air from the body, but does not allow water and cold air to pass through from the outside. The film is applied to the fabric, from which a jacket, sweatshirt or pants are then sewn. The fabric can be of any composition, since the main protective function will be performed by the membrane.

The main function is performed by special pores of the membrane film. So that they do not clog and function for a long time and successfully, you need to take care of such clothes correctly. For her, ordinary or bleach is not suitable. The ideal option would be to buy a special shampoo that is used for washing membrane clothes and contains a special impregnation that will restore protective properties.

Membrane care features

There are several taboos in caring for membrane-coated fabric. So categorically it is forbidden:

• Use regular laundry detergents (whether liquid or detergents) or fabric softeners. Their too large particles clog the pores on the membrane, and it loses its breathable properties.
• Apply bleach and stain removers. The chlorine they contain is detrimental to the membrane. It destroys the bonds between the fibers, and the protective properties of clothing are reduced.
• Do not wring products from membrane fabric, as this can damage the film at the folds.
• It is forbidden to expose the membrane to high temperatures, for example, when washing in a machine or drying on a battery.

It is best to wash the membrane in cool water by hand, very carefully. And use special detergents for this. In case of emergency, machine wash without spinning on the most delicate setting is allowed.

How not to wash the membrane

As can be seen from the previous paragraph, the membrane detergent must satisfy several rules:

• Do not contain chlorine.
• Do not contain oxygen bleaches. Their particles clog the pores of the membrane film.
• Absence of abrasives.

Thus, the most popular washing powders and liquid detergents are not suitable for the membrane. Also banned are stain removers and bleaches, and even regular liquid soap. Do not use products for various delicate fabrics - wool, silk and others. They contain the same substances as in ordinary powders.

Special funds

It is best to buy a special tool recommended by manufacturers. They are called shampoos for washing products with climatic membranes.

Here are some of the most popular items:

Of course, it would be ideal to use the above means for washing the membrane. But what if you can't find them for sale? This problem is especially relevant for small towns remote from the capital.

What else can wash the membrane

If these funds can not be found, go to any store for tourists or professional athletes. Surely there are other laundry detergents. Just read the ingredients attentively. It must be free of chlorine, oxygen bleach and abrasive particles.

Ordinary laundry soap will also work. Choose the most ordinary, without additional amplifiers and additives. Of course, it will not be possible to restore the protective impregnation with its help, but at least it will not damage the film already on the fabric. For washing, prepare soapy solution:

Now you can erase. The soapy solution will perfectly cope with the dirt and will not damage the pores of the membrane. An indisputable plus is that it is very easy to wash off, just one rinse will be enough.

Membrane washing features

Wash the membrane very carefully. Gentle hand wash is ideal, but do not rub and compress her like regular underwear.

• First, fill a basin or other container with warm water.
• Moisten your jacket or pants.
• Take the membrane detergent and rub the clothes. Rub the most polluted places a little longer.
• Rinse off the shampoo with warm water.
• Repeat if necessary.

It is possible to wring out products only slightly. Under no circumstances should it be bent or twisted. Just lightly squeeze the clothes between your palms. To dry, lay out things in a dry, not hot place, away from direct sunlight.

If hand washing is not possible, machine wash is also acceptable. Wash membrane clothing separately. If the item is large, such as a jacket, wash it alone. Choose the most delicate program. Modern machines have the function of washing membrane clothes. Otherwise, select the Wool or Silk program. Install temperature no more than 30 degrees and turn off the spin. The membrane should not be subjected to even delicate extraction. Pressing can only be done by hand. It is ideal to use a cotton towel for this: wrap the item in it and wait until the excess water is absorbed. Then lay the clothes out on a flat surface to dry.

So that the membrane does not lose its properties for as long as possible, treat it with a special water-repellent spray after each wash. It will strengthen the existing impregnation and restore it if it has been damaged. Such a spray can be bought in any sports or tourist department.

Folded membrane is better do not store. Bending is detrimental to its protective properties. It is best to keep membrane clothing perfectly flattened, in a horizontal position, in a tightly closed bag to avoid dust.

Wash clothes from the membrane should be as dirty, but not very often. So the protective properties of the film will act much longer.

Any product used for washing clothes should not only remove all kinds of dirt, but also preserve the basic properties of the thing. Membrane clothing requires high-quality and careful care. Proper care directly determines how long it will last. Before choosing a detergent for washing membrane clothes, you need to learn more about this material.

Membrane Properties

The membrane has important properties for humans, so it is quite common. Most often, these clothes are used for sports. In a product made of a membrane, a person feels comfortable in all weather conditions. More and more people choose membrane clothing, there are several reasons for this:

1. The membrane has water-repellent properties, which is why it is often used for the manufacture of outerwear.
2. Membrane fabric is able to protect not only from raindrops, but also from gusts of wind.
3. Membrane fabric has a sufficient level of vapor permeability. Clothing made from this material does not interfere with the natural evaporation of sweat, so it is suitable for sports.

These properties are achieved through the technology of manufacturing membrane tissue. The membrane is a film of organic or inorganic matter. The fabric includes two layers:

1. The top layer is wear-resistant. Performs the function of protection against wind, moisture and other external influences.
2. The bottom layer is softer than the top layer.

As part of the membrane tissue, there are other layers of tissue, membranes that help provide protection from external factors.

Sophisticated manufacturing technology requires careful handling. It is not for nothing that the question often arises of how, for example, to wash a membrane overalls or a jacket.

Choice of cleaning agent

This stage in washing is almost the most important. It is necessary to choose the right, suitable tool:

1. Detergent for membrane fabrics should not clog micropores. This leads to a loss of vapor permeability.
2. Stain removers can also lead to a deterioration in the properties of the material, as they are also capable of clogging micropores.
3. Chlorine-based bleaches make the fabric more permeable.
4. Conditioners and rinse aids soften the material.

Liquid detergents are suitable for washing, but not all. It is undesirable to use products that do not contain enzyme components - they destroy the properties of the membrane.

Membrane detergent must be designed for this material. Gels intended for this, which are easily rinsed out and do not clog pores, have become widespread. They are often sold in sporting goods stores.

Here are the best tools for this purpose:

• Perwoll Sport & Active

• Domal Sport Fein Fashion

• Denkmit Fresh Sensation

Detergents designed for classic fabrics may also be suitable. In this case, the package will indicate that this product can be used for this type of clothing.

Machine wash

Machine wash is safe for membrane fabric, but you should not resort to this method too often. The washing machine should only be used in cases of heavy soiling. Before washing, you need to find out how to wash membrane clothes in. All means intended for this or shavings from laundry soap will do.

Machine wash is carried out as follows:

1. Check pockets for foreign objects.
2. All fasteners (buttons, zippers) must be fastened.
3. Paste decorative elements with adhesive tape in several layers to preserve their appearance.
4. The fur must be unfastened, otherwise washing will damage it.
5. If necessary, wash dirty areas with laundry soap.
6. It is recommended to wash on a delicate mode, without spinning. Use for washing you need a product designed for the membrane.
7. After washing, remove the item from the machine and hang it over the basin, bathtub, so that the water runs away.
8. If possible, lay out clothes on a horizontal hard surface until completely dry.
9. If streaks appear, repeat rinsing.

Handwash

Hand washing is a more gentle option, it retains the original appearance of the clothes. Brief instructions on how to wash the membrane by hand:

1. Check pockets, remove all unnecessary from them, unfasten the fur.
2. Carefully consider the thing, remember where the most contaminated areas are.
3. Pour medium temperature water (+30…40°С) into a container.
4. Dilute the gel or other agent, guided by the instructions for use. In the case of using laundry soap, make a soap solution.
5. Place item in water. It is important to immediately begin to remove contaminants without resorting to soaking.
6. Light, sparing the top layer of movements to get rid of stains, other contaminants.
7. Rinse item under cool water.
8. Carefully wring out without twisting the product.

Care rules

Now it’s clear how to wash a membrane jacket. But this is not all recommendations for the care of the product.
After the dirt is removed, the item must be soaked with a fluorine-based agent. This contributes to the restoration of the DWR coating, due to which water resistance is achieved. Therefore, if the product began to lose its properties, you can try to restore it. There are two types of impregnations:

• Moisture repellent sprays. After applying a special composition, the product is left to dry. However, it is worth considering that there is a risk of uneven application of the spray.

• Special liquid impregnations. They are used as a conditioner for rinsing. The method has no drawbacks if you follow the rules of use. It is important not to apply a large amount of impregnation, otherwise the fabric will stop passing air.

It is strictly forbidden to iron membrane clothing: the top layer will melt and lose most of its properties. Drying on a battery, heaters and near an open fire can also lead to this unpleasant consequence.